A year after nearly 1,000 migrating birds were killed from striking exterior glass at Lakeside Center, an exhibition space at McCormick Place in Chicago, a $1.2-million project to install a bird-friendly pattern on windows, curtain wall and other exterior glass covering the size of two football fields was completed in September.
The Chicago Cubs and the Department of Justice have settled a dispute over the renovation of Wrigley Field. 31 more accessible seats and some bleacher seating for people with disabilities will be added as a result of the settlement.
Top lobbyist Thomas O'Neill testified that lobbying work, internships and other favors were given in exchange for passing bills that hiked electric rates with only modest investment in the state power grid.